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1See Notice of Antidumping Duty Order and 

Amended Final Determination: Certain Small 

Diameter Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel 

Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from Germany, 60 

FR 39704 (August 3, 1995) (Order). 

2See Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, 

Line, and Pressure Pipe from Germany; Institution 

of a Five-Year Review, 88 FR 110 (January 3, 2023); 

and Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews, 88 FR 

63, 64 (January 3, 2023). 

3 See Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon 

and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from 

Germany: Final Results of Expedited Fifth Sunset 

Review of the Antidumping Duty Order, 88 FR 

29890 (May 9, 2023), and accompanying Issues and 

Decision Memorandum. 

4See Certain Small Diameter Seamless Carbon 

and Alloy Standard, Line and Pressure Pipe from 

Germany; Determinations, 88 FR 55721 (August 16, 

2023). 

material between the core and the top panel 

of the ticking on a single-sided mattress, or 

between the core and the top and bottom 

panel of the ticking on a double-sided 

mattress; and/or (2) ‘‘ticking,’’ the outermost 

layer of fabric or other material (e.g., vinyl) 

that encloses the core and any upholstery, 

also known as a cover. 

The scope of this investigation is restricted 

to only ‘‘adult mattresses’’ and ‘‘youth 

mattresses.’’ ‘‘Adult mattresses’’ are 

frequently described as ‘‘twin,’’ ‘‘extra-long 

twin,’’ ‘‘full,’’ ‘‘queen,’’ ‘‘king,’’ or ‘‘California 

king’’ mattresses. ‘‘Youth mattresses’’ are 

typically described as ‘‘crib,’’ ‘‘toddler,’’ or 

‘‘youth’’ mattresses. All adult and youth 

mattresses are included regardless of size and 

size description or how they are described 

(e.g., frameless futon mattress and tri-fold 

mattress). 

The scope encompasses all types of 

‘‘innerspring mattresses,’’ ‘‘non-innerspring 

mattresses,’’ and ‘‘hybrid mattresses.’’ 

‘‘Innerspring mattresses’’ contain 

innersprings, a series of metal springs joined 

together in sizes that correspond to the 

dimensions of mattresses. Mattresses that 

contain innersprings are referred to as 

‘‘innerspring mattresses’’ or ‘‘hybrid 

mattresses.’’ ‘‘Hybrid mattresses’’ contain two 

or more support systems as the core, such as 

layers of both memory foam and innerspring 

units. 

‘‘Non-innerspring mattresses’’ are those 

that do not contain any innerspring units. 

They are generally produced from foams 

(e.g., polyurethane, memory (viscoelastic), 

latex foam, gel infused viscoelastic (gel 

foam), thermobonded polyester, 

polyethylene) or other resilient filling. 

Mattresses covered by the scope of this 

investigation may be imported 

independently, as part of furniture or 

furniture mechanisms (e.g., convertible sofa 

bed mattresses, sofa bed mattresses imported 

with sofa bed mechanisms, corner group 

mattresses, day-bed mattresses, roll-away bed 

mattresses, high risers, trundle bed 

mattresses, crib mattresses), or as part of a set 

(in combination with a ‘‘mattress 

foundation’’). ‘‘Mattress foundations’’ are any 

base or support for a mattress. Mattress 

foundations are commonly referred to as 

‘‘foundations,’’ ‘‘boxsprings,’’ ‘‘platforms,’’ 

and/or ‘‘bases.’’ Bases can be static, foldable, 

or adjustable. Only the mattress is covered by 

the scope if imported as part of furniture, 

with furniture mechanisms, or as part of a 

set, in combination with a mattress 

foundation. 

Excluded from the scope of this 

investigation are ‘‘futon’’ mattresses. A 

‘‘futon’’ is a bi-fold frame made of wood, 

metal, or plastic material, or any combination 

thereof, that functions as both seating 

furniture (such as a couch, love seat, or sofa) 

and a bed. A ‘‘futon mattress’’ is a tufted 

mattress, where the top covering is secured 

to the bottom with thread that goes 

completely through the mattress from the top 

through to the bottom, and it does not 

contain innersprings or foam. A futon 

mattress is both the bed and seating surface 

for the futon. 

Also excluded from the scope are airbeds 

(including inflatable mattresses) and 

waterbeds, which consist of air- or liquidfilled bladders as the core or main support 

system of the mattress. 

Also excluded is certain multifunctional 

furniture that is convertible from seating to 

sleeping, regardless of filler material or 

components, where such filler material or 

components are upholstered, integrated into 

the design and construction of, and 

inseparable from, the furniture framing, and 

the outermost layer of the multifunctional 

furniture converts into the sleeping surface. 

Such furniture may, and without limitation, 

be commonly referred to as ‘‘convertible 

sofas,’’ ‘‘sofabeds,’’ ‘‘sofa chaise sleepers,’’ 

‘‘futons,’’ ‘‘ottoman sleepers,’’ or a like 

description. 

Also excluded from the scope of this 

investigation are any products covered by the 

existing antidumping duty orders on 

uncovered innerspring units from the 

People’s Republic of China, South Africa, 

and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. See 

Uncovered Innerspring Units from the 

People’s Republic of China, South Africa, 

and Socialist Republic of Vietnam: 

Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders, 

84 FR 55285 (October 16, 2019). 

Also excluded from the scope of this 

investigation are bassinet pads with a 

nominal length of less than 39 inches, a 

nominal width of less than 25 inches, and a 

nominal depth of less than 2 inches. 

Additionally, also excluded from the scope 

of this investigation are ‘‘mattress toppers.’’ 

A ‘‘mattress topper’’ is a removable bedding 

accessory that supplements a mattress by 

providing an additional layer that is placed 

on top of a mattress. Excluded mattress 

toppers have a height of four inches or less. 

The products subject to this investigation 

are currently classifiable under Harmonized 

Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) 

subheadings: 9404.21.0010, 9404.21.0013, 

9404.21.0095, 9404.29.1005, 9404.29.1013, 

9404.29.1095, 9404.29.9085, 9404.29.9087, 

and 9404.29.9095. Products subject to this 

investigation may also enter under HTSUS 

subheadings: 9401.41.0000, 9401.49.0000, 

and 9401.99.9081. Although the HTSUS 

subheadings are provided for convenience 

and customs purposes, the written 

description of the merchandise subject to this 

investigation is dispositive. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

[A–428–820] 

Certain Small Diameter Seamless 

Carbon and Alloy Standard, Line and 

Pressure Pipe From Germany: 

Continuation of Antidumping Duty 

Order 

AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance, 

International Trade Administration, 

Department of Commerce. 

SUMMARY: As a result of the 

determinations by the U.S. Department 

of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. 

International Trade Commission (ITC) 

that revocation of the antidumping duty 

(AD) order on certain small diameter 

seamless carbon and alloy standard, line 

and pressure pipe (seamless pipe) from 

Germany would likely lead to 

continuation or recurrence of dumping 

and material injury to an industry in the 

United States, Commerce is publishing 

a notice of continuation of this AD 

order. 

DATES: Applicable August 16, 2023. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Yang Jin Chun, AD/CVD Operations, 

Office VI, Enforcement and Compliance, 

International Trade Administration, 

U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, 

DC 20230; telephone: (202) 482–5760. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

On August 3, 1995, Commerce 

published the AD order on seamless 

pipe from Germany.1 On January 3, 

2023, the ITC instituted, and Commerce 

initiated, the fifth sunset review of the 

Order, pursuant to section 751(c) of the 

Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the 

Act).2 Commerce conducted an 

expedited (120-day) sunset review of the 

Order, pursuant to section 751(c)(3)(B) 

of the Act and 19 CFR 

351.218(e)(1)(ii)(C)(2). As a result of its 

review, Commerce determined that 

revocation of the Order would likely 

lead to the continuation or recurrence of 

dumping, and therefore, notified the ITC 

of the magnitude of the margins of 

dumping likely to prevail should the 

Order be revoked.3

On August 16, 2023, the ITC 

published its determination, pursuant to 

sections 751(c) and 752(a) of the Act, 

that revocation of the Order would 

likely lead to continuation or recurrence 

of material injury to an industry in the 

United States within a reasonably 

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5 Id. 

Scope of the Order 

The scope of this Order covers certain 

small diameter seamless carbon and 

alloy standard, line and pressure pipes 

produced to the ASTM A–335, ASTM 

A–106, ASTM A–53 and API 5L 

specifications and meeting the physical 

parameters described below, regardless 

of application. The scope of the Order 

also includes all products used in 

standard, line, or pressure pipe 

applications and meeting the physical 

parameters below, regardless of 

specification. 

For purposes of the Order, seamless 

pipes are seamless carbon and alloy 

(other than stainless) steel pipes, of 

circular cross-section, not more than 

114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in outside 

diameter, regardless of wall thickness, 

manufacturing process (hot-finished or 

cold-drawn), end finish (plain end, 

beveled end, upset end, threaded, or 

threaded and coupled), or surface finish. 

These pipes are commonly known as 

standard pipe, line pipe or pressure 

pipe, depending upon the application. 

They may also be used in structural 

applications. Pipes produced in 

nonstandard wall thicknesses are 

commonly referred to as tubes. 

The merchandise subject to the Order 

is currently classified in the 

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 

United States (HTSUS), under HTSUS 

subheadings 7304.19.1020, 

7304.19.5020, 7304.31.6050, 

7304.3900.16, 7304.3900.20, 

7304.39.0024, 7304.39.0028, 

7304.39.0032, 7304.51.5005, 

7304.51.5060, 7304.59.6000, 

7304.59.8010, 7304.59.8015, 

7304.59.8020, and 7304.59.8025. 

The following information further 

defines the scope of the Order, which 

covers pipes meeting the physical 

parameters described above: 

Specifications, Characteristics, and 

Uses: Seamless pressure pipes are 

intended for the conveyance of water, 

steam, petrochemicals, chemicals, oil 

products, natural gas and other liquids 

and gasses in industrial piping systems. 

They may carry these substances at 

elevated pressures and temperatures 

and may be subject to the application of 

external heat. Seamless carbon steel 

pressure pipe meeting the American 

Society for Testing and Materials 

(ASTM) standard A–106 may be used in 

temperatures of up to 1000 degrees 

Fahrenheit, at various American Society 

of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code 

stress levels. Alloy pipes made to ASTM 

standard A–335 must be used if 

temperatures and stress levels exceed 

those allowed for A–106 and the ASME 

codes. Seamless pressure pipes sold in 

the United States are commonly 

produced to the ASTM A–106 standard. 

Seamless standard pipes are most 

commonly produced to the ASTM A–53 

specification and generally are not 

intended for high temperature service. 

They are intended for the low 

temperature and pressure conveyance of 

water, steam, natural gas, air and other 

liquids and gasses in plumbing and 

heating systems, air conditioning units, 

automatic sprinkler systems, and other 

related uses. Standard pipes (depending 

on type and code) may carry liquids at 

elevated temperatures but must not 

exceed relevant ASME code 

requirements. 

Seamless line pipes are intended for 

the conveyance of oil and natural gas or 

other fluids in pipe lines. Seamless line 

pipes are produced to the API 5L 

specification. Seamless pipes are 

commonly produced and certified to 

meet ASTM A–106, ASTM A–53 and 

API 5L specifications. Such triple 

certification of pipes is common 

because all pipes meeting the stringent 

A–106 specification necessarily meet 

the API 5L and ASTM A–53 

specifications. Pipes meeting the API 5L 

specification necessarily meet the 

ASTM A–53 specification. However, 

pipes meeting the A–53 or API 5L 

specifications do not necessarily meet 

the A–106 specification. To avoid 

maintaining separate production runs 

and separate inventories, manufacturers 

triple certify the pipes. Since 

distributors sell the vast majority of this 

product, they can thereby maintain a 

single inventory to service all 

customers. 

The primary application of ASTM A– 

106 pressure pipes and triple certified 

pipes is in pressure piping systems by 

refineries, petrochemical plants and 

chemical plants. Other applications are 

in power generation plants (electricalfossil fuel or nuclear), and in some oil 

field uses (on shore and off shore) such 

as for separator lines, gathering lines 

and metering runs. A minor application 

of this product is for use as oil and gas 

distribution lines for commercial 

applications. These applications 

constitute the majority of the market for 

the subject seamless pipes. However, A– 

106 pipes may be used in some boiler 

applications. 

The scope of the Order includes all 

seamless pipe meeting the physical 

parameters described above and 

produced to one of the specifications 

listed above, regardless of application, 

and whether or not also certified to a 

non-covered specification. Standard, 

line and pressure applications and the 

above-listed specifications are defining 

characteristics of the scope of the Order. 

Therefore, seamless pipes meeting the 

physical description above, but not 

produced to the A–335, A–106, A–53, or 

API 5L standards shall be covered if 

used in a standard, line or pressure 

application. 

For example, there are certain other 

ASTM specifications of pipe which, 

because of overlapping characteristics, 

could potentially be used in A–106 

applications. These specifications 

generally include A–162, A–192, A–210, 

A–333, and A–524. When such pipes 

are used in a standard, line or pressure 

pipe application, such products are 

covered by the scope of the Order. 

Specifically excluded from the Order 

are boiler tubing and mechanical tubing, 

if such products are not produced to A– 

335, A–106, A–53 or API 5L 

specifications and are not used in 

standard, line or pressure applications. 

In addition, finished and unfinished oil 

country tubular goods (OCTG) are 

excluded from the scope of the Order, 

if covered by the scope of another AD 

order from the same country. If not 

covered by such an OCTG order, 

finished and unfinished OCTG are 

included in the scope when used in 

standard, line or pressure applications. 

Finally, also excluded from the Order 

are redraw hollows for cold-drawing 

when used in the production of colddrawn pipe or tube. 

Although the HTSUS subheadings are 

provided for convenience and customs 

purposes, our written description of the 

scope of the Order is dispositive. 

Continuation of the Order 

As a result of the determinations by 

Commerce and the ITC that revocation 

of the Order would likely lead to 

continuation or recurrence of dumping 

and material injury to an industry in the 

United States, pursuant to section 

751(d)(2) of the Act, Commerce hereby 

orders the continuation of the Order. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will 

continue to collect AD cash deposits at 

the rates in effect at the time of entry for 

all imports of subject merchandise. The 

effective date of the continuation of the 

Order is August 16, 2023.5 Pursuant to 

section 751(c)(2) of the Act and 19 CFR 

351.218(c)(2), Commerce intends to 

initiate the next five-year review of the 

Order not later than 30 days prior to the 

fifth anniversary of the effective date of 

continuation. 

Administrative Protective Order 

This notice serves as the only 

reminder to parties subject to an 

administrative protective order (APO) of 

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return/destruction or conversion to 

judicial protective order of proprietary 

information disclosed under APO in 

accordance with 19 CFR 351.305(a)(3), 

which continues to govern business 

proprietary information in this segment 

of the proceeding. Timely written 

notification of the return or destruction 

of APO materials, or conversion to 

judicial protective order, is hereby 

requested. Failure to comply with the 

regulations and terms of the APO is a 

sanctionable violation. 

Notification to Interested Parties 

This five-year (sunset) review and this 

notice are in accordance with sections 

751(c) and 751(d)(2) of the Act and 

published in accordance with section 

777(i) of the Act, and 19 CFR 

351.218(f)(4). 

Dated: August 17, 2023. 

Lisa W. Wang, 

Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and 

Compliance. 

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BILLING CODE 3510–DS–P 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

International Trade Administration 

U.S. Section Membership 

Opportunities to the United StatesIndia CEO Forum 

AGENCY: International Trade 

Administration (ITA), Department of 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice announces an 

additional opportunity to apply for 

appointment to the U.S. Section of the 

U.S.-India CEO Forum (‘‘Forum’’) 

previously recruited via the notices 

published in the Federal Register 

February 18, 2022 and March 23, 2022. 

Effective from this notice, the U.S. 

Section membership cap has increased 

from 20 to approximately 25 members. 

The U.S. Section currently has 18 

members; thus, the Department is 

soliciting applications for up to 

approximately seven vacancies. 

DATES: ITA will accept nominations for 

membership on the Forum for terms that 

will begin upon appointment and will 

expire on December 31, 2024. 

Applications are due on September 12, 

2023. 

ADDRESSES: For inquiries and an 

application, please contact Noor 

Sclafani, International Trade Specialist, 

Office of South Asia, U.S. Department of 

Commerce, by email at noor.sclafani@

trade.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Noor Sclafani, International Trade 

Specialist, Office of South Asia, U.S. 

Department of Commerce, telephone: 

(202) 482–1421. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Established in 2005, the U.S.-India CEO 

Forum brings together leaders of the 

respective business communities of the 

United States and India to discuss 

issues of mutual interest, particularly 

ways to strengthen the economic and 

commercial ties between the two 

countries, and to communicate their 

joint recommendations to the U.S. and 

Indian governments. 

The Forum has U.S. and Indian public 

and private sector co-chairs. The 

Secretary of Commerce serves as a 

public sector co-chair. Other senior U.S. 

Government officials may also 

participate in the Forum. 

The Forum includes U.S. and Indian 

private sector members, who are 

divided into two sections. The U.S. 

Section consists of approximately 25 

members representing the views and 

interests of the private sector in the 

United States. Each government 

appoints the members to its respective 

Section. The Secretary of Commerce 

appoints the U.S. Section and the U.S. 

Section’s private sector co-chair. The 

Forum allows the private sector to 

develop and provide joint 

recommendations to the two 

governments that reflect private sector 

views, needs, concerns, and suggestions 

about the creation of an environment in 

which their respective private sectors 

can partner, thrive, and enhance 

bilateral commercial ties to expand 

trade and economic links between the 

United States and India. The Forum 

works in tandem with, and provides 

input to, the U.S.-India Commercial 

Dialogue. 

Candidates are currently being sought 

for membership in the U.S. Section. 

Each candidate must be the Chief 

Executive Officer, President, or 

equivalent chief executive of a company 

that is (1) U.S.-owned or controlled, (2) 

incorporated in or has its main 

headquarters or principal place of 

business in the United States, and (3) 

currently conducting business in both 

countries. Candidates must be U.S. 

citizens or otherwise legally authorized 

to work in the United States and be 

generally able to travel to India and 

locations in the United States to attend 

Forum meetings, as well as U.S. Section 

meetings. Travel and in-person 

activities are contingent upon the safety 

and health conditions in the United 

States and India. Should safety or health 

conditions not be appropriate for travel 

and/or in-person activities, a meeting 

may be postponed or a virtual meeting 

may be scheduled instead. The 

candidate may not be a registered 

foreign agent, nor required to be 

registered, with the Department of 

Justice under the Foreign Agents 

Registration Act (FARA) of 1938, as 

amended. 

Applications for membership in the 

U.S. Section by eligible individuals will 

be evaluated based on the following 

criteria: 

(1) A demonstrated commitment by 

the individual’s company to the Indian 

market either through exports or 

investment. 

(2) A demonstrated strong interest in 

India and its economic development. 

(3) The ability to offer a broad 

perspective and business experience to 

the discussions. 

(4) The ability to address cross-cutting 

issues that affect the entire business 

community. 

(5) The ability to initiate and be 

responsible for activities in which the 

Forum will be active. 

(6) A demonstrated commitment by 

the individual and/or the individual’s 

company, particularly through activities 

in India, to: 

• support inclusive economic growth; 

• uphold worker rights and labor 

standards in its global supply chain; 

• strengthen the resiliency of U.S. 

supply chains; 

• advance environmental 

sustainability; and 

• address climate change. 

The U.S. Section of the Forum should 

include members who represent a 

diversity of business sectors. 

Applications from individuals 

representing companies in all sectors 

and of all sizes will be considered. 

ITA notes that the following sectors 

are the subject of on-going U.S.-India 

government engagements and is 

particularly seeking applicants 

representing: 

• Healthcare in the context of tackling 

current and future public health 

emergencies and bolstering public 

health efforts; and 

• Critical and emerging technologies 

that are the focus of the U.S.-India 

initiative on Critical and Emerging 

Technologies (iCET), announced by 

President Biden and Prime Minister 

Modi in May 2022 to elevate and 

expand the strategic technology 

partnership and defense industrial 

cooperation between the governments, 

businesses, and academic institutions of 

the United States and India. 

The Department of Commerce is 

committed to achieving diversity in the 

membership of the U.S. Section of the 


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